June 2004: ...

1. What does "abaft the beam" mean ?
2. He said he always likes to see good bollards. What does he mean ?
3. He said to show him my burgee ? Does this mean he likes me ?
4. What is chart datum ?
5. He said I have a hard chine. What does he mean ?
6. What are my anodes ?
7. What is the apparent wind ?
8. What is the windward side of the boat ?

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Feb 2004: Tide Waits for No-one ...

1. What is a tide ?
2. What is a tidal stream ?
3. What is a current ?
4. What is the cause of a tide ?
5. Why isn't the high tide at the same time every day ?
6. Why do the highs and lows differ ?
7. What are spring and neap tides ?
8. What is a king tide ?
9. What else affects water heights ?

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Nov 2003: Size Matters ...

1. If you heard on the local radio a storm warning had been issued, what wind speed would you expect ?
2. Do sea waves and swell waves always come from the same direction ?
3. Wave forecasts refer to the significant wave height. How high is the maximum wave height likely to be ?
4. You have a UY 18. What is the minimum legal length of your anchor cable for coastal waters ?
5. You have a UY 23. What is the minimum legal length of your anchor cable for coastal waters ?
6 You have an Ultimate class yacht. The Cup Cruise is rescheduled from Eildon to St Helens. Is there any change in the minimum legal safety equipment that must be carried ?

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Jun 2003: What's This Thing Called Love ...

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